Li admits flaws in 1997 policy
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A ranking member of the Chinese Politburo has admitted that China's policies on the scheduled reversion of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997 may be flawed. In a speech before the Chinese Poeple's Political Consultative Conference, Li Ruihuan stated that the Hong Kong issue is a complex problem which the Chinese government may have mishandled at times. Observers noted that Li's statement is in direct contrast with the previous Chinese practice of heaping all blame on the UK whenever problems on the Hong Kong issue arise.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1995
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Hong Kong business leaders have a tough sell in U.S.; effort seeks to convince Congress that transition to Chinese rule is going smoothly
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Members of the Hong Kong business community have launched public relation efforts to convince the US of the their country's smooth transition to Chinese rule. US policymakers are particularly alarmed by China's plans to repeal a host of Hong Kong civil-rights laws. As a compromise, China has agreed to let a new Hong Kong legislature to decide on how to replace the laws that will be scrapped. China's first chief executive under Chinese rule, shipping magnate Tung Chee Hwa, will visit the US in the spring of 1997.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1997
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Hong Kong radical clings to dream of independence
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Hong Kong resident Kar Ching-wan struggles valiantly in seeking the help of the US for Hong Kong to gain its independence. Kar Ching-wan is seriously opposed to the return of Hong Kong to China and has picketed the US consulate in Hong Kong for intervention to prevent the reunification. Kar represents the desire of Hong Kong residents to maintain their economic and political way of life. China has a record of using coercion on its former provinces, such as Taiwan, for refusing Chinese control.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1997
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